# Getting Started This section will walk you through the essential steps to build your first app in GLIK Cloud. Whether you're cloning a ready-made template or building from scratch, these fundamentals will help you get up and running fast.
đź“Ł Try GLIK Explore and deploy your first app at [app.glik.ai](https://app.glik.ai)
## How to Create Your First App 1. Visit [**app.glik.ai**](https://app.glik.ai) and log in. 2. From the dashboard, click **New App**. 3. Choose how you want to start: * **Create from Blank** – Build your app block-by-block from scratch * **Create from** [**Template**](/templates/overview.md) – Clone a prebuilt GLIK app with example workflows * **Import DSL file** – Upload a previously exported GLIK app using the DSL format 4. Select an app type: * [**Chatbot**](/app-types/chatbot.md) – Input/output-based logic * [**Agent** ](/app-types/agent.md)– Stateful workflows with memory * [**Advanced Chat**](/app-types/advanced-chat.md) – Multi-turn assistant * [**Workflow** ](/app-types/workflow.md)– Modular blocks connected in a visual graph 5. Name your app and assign it to a workspace. 6. Click **Create** to launch the visual builder.

Create from Blank lets you choose the app type, name, and optional icon before launching the editor.

## Understanding App Types | App Type | Description | Best For | | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | **Chatbot** | Simple input-output flow | FAQ bots, basic Q\&A | | **Agent** | Multi-step with memory and logic | Process automation, memory agents | | **Advanced Chat** | Rich, multi-turn assistant with persistent memory | Personalized assistants, copilots | | **Workflow** | Visual flow of blocks (LLM, tool, assigner, etc.) | Complex orchestration, custom logic | *** ## [Blocks & Nodes](/system-architecture/blocks-and-nodes.md) GLIK apps are composed of [**blocks and nodes**](/system-architecture/blocks-and-nodes.md). Each block or node performs a specific function in the flow. Common block types: * **Input Block** – Captures user prompts or system inputs * **LLM Block** – Generates AI responses using models like GPT * **Variable Assigner** – Creates or updates scoped variables * **Data Enrichment** – Writes summaries or tags to Knowledge * **Knowledge Retrieval** – Queries memory by tags or text * **Tool Node** – Calls external APIs or plugins (via OpenAPI) * **Answer Block** – Displays final response to the user

Drag, connect, and configure blocks to build logic visually — no code needed.

## Using Templates You can launch production-ready apps in minutes using GLIK’s **template library**. To use a [template](/templates/overview.md): 1. Go to the **Explore** tab at [app.glik.ai](https://app.glik.ai/) 2. Find a template by tag or category (e.g., “Knowledge Companion”) 3. Click **Clone**, then customize the blocks and variables 4. Save and run it as your own application Templates come preconfigured with: * Data built-in memory bindings and enrichment logic * Predefined variable flows * Strategic prompts and workflows
Implementation Support & Expert Guidance Need assistance deploying or customizing this GLIK template for your organization? Our team offers dedicated coaching and technical walkthrough sessions to ensure successful adoption and alignment with enterprise requirements. Typical areas of support include: * Template onboarding and orchestration strategy * Workflow configuration and logic review * Memory variable setup and session handling * Custom integration guidance (e.g. plugins, APIs) * [Request a Session](mailto:undefined)
## Previewing and Publishing * Use **“Run”** to test an app live with sample inputs * Once you're ready: * Set app visibility (Private, Team, Public) * Assign permissions or credits if applicable * Click **Publish** to activate for end users You can always return to make changes, version workflows, or add new blocks without breaking existing flows. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.glik.ai/introduction/getting-started.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.